"You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room." (Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, 1904-1991, On becoming a writer, NY Times 21 May 86)

"You have brains in your head. / You have feet in your shoes. / You can steer yourself / any direction you choose. / You're on your own. / And you know what you know. / And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go ..." (Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, 1904-1991)